Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Services

Telecom

• Advising telecommunication companies on domestic and cross-border legal, tax and regulatory issues relating to the provision of telecom services including obtaining relevant licenses and approvals;
• Advising on the legal and regulatory regime for telecom and related services in India including advice on complex “techno-legal” issues relating to internet services, voice over internet protocol, internet telephony, unified messaging services etc;
• Drafting license and service agreements;
• Advising on legal and regulatory framework for the licenses required to be obtained for the use of Ku band satellite transponders;
• Advising on licenses required for offering space segment capacity to Indian customers along with legal and regulatory issues;

Technology

• Representing prominent technology and IT companies in relation to Customs valuation of their imports into India;
• Advising on various import and export issues

Media

Radio

• Assistance in relation to drafting and negotiation of documentation;
• Advisory services for protection or infringement of intellectual property rights and interests;
• Tax advisory services

Film, Television and Music

• Contractual assistance in relation to talent agreements (agreements with actors, directors, music composers and other technicians), joint venture documentation (co-production agreements), production, distribution and licensing agreements, talent representation and management (endorsements, appearances etc.), new media related agreements, and marketing agreements (merchandising, in film placements, brand tie ups etc.);
• Drafting of the entire suite of documentation and negotiation of agreements;
• Advisory services for protection of intellectual property rights and interests;
• Tax advisory services

Sporting Formats and Franchises

• Assistance in relation to drafting and negotiation of documentation;
• Advisory services in relation to regulatory, tax, and contractual issues;